Flavorful Chicken Tostadas

Certainly! Here’s a healthy and delicious dinner recipe for Chicken Tostadas that you can enjoy:

Chicken Tostadas

Ingredients:

• 8 tostada shells (or corn tortillas)
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 4 medium avocados, diced
• 3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• Juice of 1 lime
• 15 ounces cans low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups chicken, shredded (like rotisserie or chicken breast)
• ½ cup cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled
• Cooking spray (I use Misto)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, avocados, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and lime juice. Mix well to combine.
3. Heat the black beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warm. You can add a bit of water or chicken broth for extra flavor if desired.
4. Take the tostada shells out of the oven and spread a layer of black beans on each shell.
5. Top the beans with the shredded chicken, then add the tomato and avocado mixture.
6. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the tostadas.
7. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Chicken Tostadas! They’re a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and fresh veggies¹.